Position Summary:

The Director of Ministry is a lay professional who oversees educational and small group ministries at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.

Reports To:

The Rector while also working closely with all other staff; the Children's Committee; the Dimensions of Faith Committee; Ministry Leaders; Adult Education Leaders; and the vestry.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with: additional coursework or a professional certificate in theology, counseling, spiritual direction, or similar work

• Knowledge of Episcopal ecclesiology, liturgy, and theology

• Previous work or volunteer experience in a church, non-profit, or educational setting

• Technological literacy; especially with social media

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Familiarity with and passion for Godly Play and EfM highly preferred

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• People-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to engage people using all facets of digital and social media  

• Solution-based team player

• Confidentiality and dependability

• Flexibility around change and new concepts

• Desire to serve God and others

• Excitement for the vision and mission of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of St. Matthew's educational programs spanning the 10 decades of life.

• Oversee, train, and support lay ministry leaders for small group ministries.

• Supervise and train staff affiliated with the Ministry department.

• Provide pastoral care to families with children, and lay ministry leaders.

• Oversee the Sunday liturgies for children, and work with the Children's committee to provide excellent children's ministry offerings.

• Coordinate the Dimensions of Faith program.

• Serve on the Community Preschool board.

Work Schedule:  

This is a full-time salaried position.  Sundays are a regular work day, and Friday is the regular day off.  This position does not qualify for overtime pay.  St. Matthew's offers a competitive salary package based on education and experience that includes benefits, paid vacation time, and a continuing education allowance.

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The responsibilities listed above are representative of the job, may change from time to time, and are not intended to be all-inclusive.  Applicants must undergo a background check and comply with the Safeguarding God's Children training upon employment.

To Apply:

Please submit the following:

• Cover Letter expressing why you would be a good fit for St. Matthew's

• Current Resume

• Short essays on these three topics (Please do not write more than 1,000 words for all of the questions combined).

1. Describe your understanding of the place of children and families in worship.

2. Explain why adult formation/religious education is essential work for the church, and how you see it changing over the next five years.

3. Describe a ministry that exists because of your leadership. What was your role in its creation? Who can we contact about this project?

Direct your application materials to:

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

The Rev. Kelly Kirby, Rector

330 N. Hubbards Ln.

Louisville, KY  40207